George W. Bush: “The fight for freedom in Iraq is the fight for the security of the United States of America, and we must prevail.”

Today, we remember your loss, we share your sorrow and we honor the men and women that you have loved so long and so well.

On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting.

Being your President was a high privilege, and the honor of a lifetime.

The American economy has consistently proven its strength and resilience in the face of shocks such as natural disasters, high energy prices, and the terrorist attacks of September 11.